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American Journal of Orthopsychiatry
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American Journal of Orthopsychiatry

0002-9432

Published by: American Psychological Association

https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/ort

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 353 116 125 18

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 163
Documents by Best Scientists*: 153
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 7
SCIMAGO H-index: 115
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.068
Impact Factor: 2.1

Overview

Top Research Topics at American Journal of Orthopsychiatry?

The journal is mainly concerned with subjects like Psychiatry, Developmental psychology, Clinical psychology, Mental health and Psychotherapist. Injury prevention, Suicide prevention and Occupational safety and health are some topics wherein Psychiatry research discussed in American Journal of Orthopsychiatry have an impact. The study on Suicide prevention presented in the journal intersects with subjects under the field of Medical emergency.

American Journal of Orthopsychiatry focuses on Medical emergency as well as the interrelated topic of Human factors and ergonomics. Developmental psychology research presented in it encompasses a variety of subjects, including Social relation, Social psychology and Personality. While work presented in American Journal of Orthopsychiatry provided substantial information on Mental health, it also covered topics in Psychological intervention, Nursing, Public health, Gerontology and Social environment.

  • Psychiatry (18.85%)
  • Developmental psychology (18.50%)
  • Clinical psychology (14.50%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Psychosocial resilience and protective mechanisms. (4458 citations)
  • CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT: The Myth of Classlessness (1884 citations)
  • The traumatic impact of child sexual abuse: a conceptualization. (1459 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at American Journal of Orthopsychiatry:

Developmental psychology, Psychiatry, Mental health, Clinical psychology and Suicide prevention are the main subjects of interest in the published articles. The works on Developmental psychology tackled in the published papers bring together disciplines like Social relation, Social support, Social psychology and Personality development. While Suicide prevention is the key highlight in the most cited papers, thet also covered some subjects on Injury prevention and Human factors and ergonomics.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Law
  • Social psychology
  • Internal medicine

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

PsycINFO, Mental health, Clinical psychology, Developmental psychology and Psychological intervention are the subjects of interest in American Journal of Orthopsychiatry. The work on PsycINFO tackled in the journal brings together disciplines like Intervention (counseling), Psychiatry, Coping (psychology), Medical education and Social support. The studies on Mental health discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Identity (social science), Health care, Gerontology and Social isolation.

In the journal, Psychosocial, Depression (differential diagnoses) and Anxiety are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Clinical psychology research. The presented Developmental psychology research focuses mostly on Context (language use) and, on occasion, topics in Suicidal ideation, Suicide prevention and Qualitative research. The study of Transgender and how it intertwines with concepts under Sexual orientation and Social psychology were explored in the presented Psychological intervention research.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Trauma and children: Exploring posttraumatic growth among school children impacted by armed conflict in Kashmir. (3 citations)
  • A data-guided approach to supporting students' social-emotional development in pre-k. (3 citations)
  • Online racism, psychological distress, and alcohol use among racial minority women and men: A multi-group mediation analysis. (2 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in American Journal of Orthopsychiatry (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Ira S. Wile (65 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Richard L. Jenkins (64 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Lawson G. Lowrey (53 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Jules Henry (46 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Milton F. Shore (41 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in American Journal of Orthopsychiatry (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Harvard University (175 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Michigan (146 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Yale University (140 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Columbia University (128 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition,
  • New York University (82 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 29.63% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 29.82% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 5.26% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 19.30% of all publications and 45.61% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Career Opportunities and Further Studies in Orthopsychiatry

Having covered the research topics and influential papers in the American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, it's important to note that those interested in this field have various career prospects and opportunities for higher studies. Working as a Behavior Analyst could be a viable career path for those interested in Orthopsychiatry. Candidates interested in this profession can opt for a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification program. This certification is considered a gold standard in the field of behavior analysis and is recognized internationally. The program offers comprehensive training in behavior analysis, therapeutic intervention strategies, and specialised areas such as developmental disorders or Autism. For readers based in Virginia, refer to our guide on how to become a behavior analyst in Virginia for more detailed information. In conclusion, Orthopsychiatry offers a field of study that is rich in research opportunities and potential for impactful work in behavioral health. With the right skills and qualifications, there is a wide variety of career paths in this field that can contribute to the well-being of individuals and communities.

Top Publications

  • Investigating racial differences in clusters of adverse childhood experiences.

    Kathryn Maguire-Jack;Paul Lanier;Brianna Lombardi

    (2020)
    230 Citations
  • Child protective services decision-making: The role of children's race and county factors.

    Kathryn Maguire-Jack;Sarah A. Font;Rebecca Dillard

    (2020)
    115 Citations
  • Childhood sexual abuse and attachment insecurity: Associations with child psychological difficulties.

    Karin Ensink;Jessica L Borelli;Lina Normandin;Mary Target

    (2020)
    46 Citations
  • Experiences of mental health and functioning among conflict-affected populations: A qualitative study with military veterans and displaced persons in Ukraine.

    Namrita S. Singh;Sergiy Bogdanov;Benjamin Doty;Emily Haroz

    (2021)
    41 Citations
  • The roles of discrimination and social support in the associations between outness and mental health outcomes among sexual minorities.

    Cindy J. Chang;John K. Kellerman;Kara Binder Fehling;Brian A. Feinstein

    (2021)
    40 Citations
  • Racial differences in cyberbullying from the perspective of victims and perpetrators.

    Robin M Kowalski;Edward Dillon;Jamie Macbeth;Madeleine Franchi

    (2020)
    37 Citations
  • Online racism, psychological distress, and alcohol use among racial minority women and men: A multi-group mediation analysis.

    Brian T. H. Keum;Miguel Á. Cano

    (2021)
    30 Citations
  • The provider perspective on behavioral health care for transgender and gender nonconforming individuals in the Central Great Plains: A qualitative study of approaches and needs.

    Natalie R Holt;Debra A Hope;Richard Mocarski;Heather Meyer

    (2020)
    29 Citations
  • Social isolation from family and friends and mental health among African Americans and Black Caribbeans.

    Robert Joseph Taylor;Harry Owen Taylor;Ann W. Nguyen;Linda M. Chatters

    (2020)
    27 Citations
  • Racial/ethnic discrimination: Dimensions and relation to mental health symptoms in a marginalized urban American population.

    Dorothy Chin;Tamra B. Loeb;Muyu Zhang;Honghu Liu

    (2020)
    24 Citations

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